No. 3,275 in Portuguese
eleva
"Eleva" means "raises" or "elevates" in English.
In a sentence
O vento forte eleva os pássaros no céu.
The strong wind lifts the birds in the sky.
Here, 'eleva' means 'lifts' and describes the action of the wind causing the birds to ascend.
A nova música eleva o espírito das pessoas.
The new song uplifts people's spirits.
In this usage, 'eleva' means 'uplifts' or 'raises' and metaphorically conveys the emotional impact of the music.
Este exercício eleva seu condicionamento físico.
This exercise improves your physical conditioning.
In this context, 'eleva' means 'improves' or 'enhances' and signifies the increase or enhancement in physical training.
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